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Jeddah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 35th session of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in cooperation with the Arab League, from October 13 to 17, 2024, in Jeddah. The session will be attended by Arab environment ministers from member states, alongside representatives from various international organisations. The meetings will begin with the 25th session of the council’s technical committee, scheduled for October 13 to 15, followed by the 60th executive office meeting on October 16, in preparation for the ministers’ meeting on October…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has signed a partnership agreement with delivery service providers Aramex and Boxout Express, aimed at offering fast and flexible document delivery services for government online services. This initiative follows the directives of His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), and aligns with the government’s digital transformation strategy. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, iGA Chief Executive, highlighted that this collaboration reinforces the government’s commitment to working with the private sector, a key partner in national development. It…

Paris : Spanish tennis icon Rafa Nadal has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Davis Cup final in November 2024 set to be his final tournament. The 38-year-old, who has won an impressive 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record-breaking 14 French Open titles, revealed the news in a video on Thursday. Reflecting on his decision, Nadal stated, “It has been some difficult years, these last two especially,” referring to his struggles with injuries that have hampered his career in recent seasons. Nadal expressed his excitement about ending his illustrious career by representing Spain in the…

Kuala Lumper : The UAE and Malaysia have successfully fainalised negotiations on comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) paving the way for its official signing at a later date. The final terms of the agreement inaugurate a new era of trade and investment partnership between the two countries. Key features include the elimination or reduction of tariffs, the removal of unnecessary trade barriers and the enhancement of cooperation and partnership within the private sector, alongside the identification of new investment opportunities. The agreement builds on the strong economic ties between the countries. The volume of bilateral non-oil trade exceeded $4.9 billion…

Ashgabat : Assigned by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment and Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in a forum of heads of state marking the 300th birthday of Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi. The event, hosted in Ashgabat, will take place tomorrow under the patronage of President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan. HH Shaikh Faisal was welcomed upon his arrival by Ahmed Kurbanov, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, and Bassam Ahmed Marzooq, Bahraini…

Madinah : The Prophet’s Mosque received 5,278,896 worshippers and visitors in the past week, with the Saudi General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque offering extensive services to attend to their needs. A recent report from the authorities about services for worshippers and visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque stated that 516,026 visitors paid their respects to the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his two companions. Furthermore, 243,800 visitors prayed at Al Rawdah Al Sharifa, following the organised crowd management procedures and visiting hours. The authority highlighted that 75,898 visitors from…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), attended Bahrain’s World Cup qualifier against Indonesia, which ended in a 2-2 draw at Bahrain National Stadium. HH Shaikh Khalid praised the national team’s efforts and the strong support from Bahraini fans, encouraging the players to continue pushing for more points as they progress through the qualifiers. HH Shaikh Khalid highlighted the importance of improving performance in the upcoming matches, aiming for World…

Riyadh : The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, released a report titled “Invest in Coastal Tourism,” highlighting the crucial role of coastal tourism in driving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to attract 19 million tourists to the Red Sea coast. The report outlines the sector’s contributions to diversifying the Saudi Arabian economy, attracting investments, generating new income sources, and creating employment opportunities. It further emphasizes the importance of protecting the country’s marine environment to ensure its sustainability for future generations, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The SRSA aims…

Manama, Oct. 9 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received David Lammy, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at Al Sakhir Palace today. HM the King affirmed Bahrain’s pride in its strong strategic relationship and historical partnership with the United Kingdom. His Majesty highlighted the longstanding alliance, cooperation, and coordination that have spanned many years, encompassing joint constructive efforts across various domains. His Majesty welcomed the British Foreign Secretary and discussed the Bahraini-British relations, underscoring the mutual commitment to further strengthening ties on all levels to serve shared objectives and interests. His…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received today the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Rt Hon David Lammy. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised the strength of the historic Bahrain-UK strategic partnership, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Head of the Commonwealth. His Royal Highness welcomed the Rt Hon David Lammy and the accompanying delegation, highlighting the importance of furthering collaboration between the two…